CP work/service directory?

[Dante84]

As the economy has dictated, many people are in tight situations financially and have had work troubles. Lately it seems a ton of those situations find their way on to CP.

I was thinking that it might be a good idea to create some sort of directory of legit members' businesses and services that they offer, in an attempt to support each other's work and ultimately, pocketbooks.

For instance, if CP member X had a heating/cooling business, and CP member Y needed a new heating/cooling unit, Y could find X easily from the directory and spend money that way. And we could all refer business to each other as well.

We could even network and discuss job openings and such; trade resumes, etc...

I don't know the logistics of this, but I thought it might be fun for someone who likes creating stuff like that to do.

********* Who Does What **********

Phobia: contractor - residential and commercial in the KC area

Hogfarmer: Pig servicer

Jilly: Ordained Minister- presides over weddings and funerals

Lumpy: Printing Industry - prints pretty much everything

Buck: Printing Industry - prints pretty much everything

KCChiefsFanGoJC: Automotive Repair - transmissions, 4x4, transfer cases, differentials - in Columbus, OH

KCFanXIII: Cleans and services swimming pools

Ari Chi3fs: Local search optimization and Search Engine Optimization (gets your business found online) - http://advangel.com

os: Winterizes RV's

Inspector's Sons: Heating and AC work, Member of Vedera, Manufacturing in LS and BS, UPS, and Soldier

Gonzo: Security - guarding, vehicle patrols and portable alarm systems. Also a very experienced hunting guide.

Over-Head: Plaster work - will travel anywhere in North America - www.ceilingmaster.biz

Reaper16: Drug and Alcohol treatment center

KCKing: Fixes Laser Printers and Copiers

carlos3652: Hot tub provider - offers a CP discount - www.bluewaterspas.com

ZepSinger: Flash/graphic/video/web development as a side business - http://www.lewerke.com/portfolio

Reerun KC: Works for an IT offshoring development company

MOhillbilly: Canon Advanced Digital Technician

Extra Point: Specializes in plant automation components: hydraulics, pneumatics, linear guides, ball screws, air blowers, and such.

Noswad: Tutor

Swayy07: Manages a medical supply warehouse; supplies hospital beds, mattresses, respiratory therapy equipment and personal care equipment.

Mr. Flopnuts: Collections Specialist

doomy3: Real Estate in KC; Men's and Women's clothing business on the side

[Jilly]

Originally Posted by kcfanXIII

i don't really have any good ones. i will tell you i've serviced a couple of former chiefs players pools, as well as a couple other names people would recognize. privacy concerns as stated above will keep me from giving names. the whole house wife thing only happens in porn.

still worthless without pics, can't a girl fantasize?

[joesomebody]

I suppose if someone needs a really poorly written term paper in the Columbia area, I can provide one on the cheap.

[Iowanian]

I'm looking for a reliable, affordable web design/hosting service and possibly an email host as well.....




I think a thread like this, where someone proposes their need(like mine above) that can be answered via pm would be awesome. 2 trusting individuals can do business without concern of public hoopleheadedness. I've worked with at least 3 planet members professionaly in some capacity in the past couple of years and it's worked very well.

[Over-Head]

Jeff Childs
"Ceiling Master Custom Plasterworks & Painting"
Box 193
Bell Island NL, Canada
a0a-4h0
709-727-8703

I specialize in Custom plasterworks, hard wall plaster restoration, as well as plaster crown molding creation and repair.
I also provide full tape/mud/painting in new homes.

Most everything you'd want to know is on my web site.

www.ceilingmaster.biz

I'll travel anywhere in North America

Hey - you're the guy who did all that ornate stuff for Kris Kringle. You see him around the neighborhood often?

[kcfanXIII]

Originally Posted by Jilly

still worthless without pics, can't a girl fantasize?

i'm sure quite a few do fantasize about the pool guy, but none of them would risk losing their checking accounts.. errrr, marriages.

[Redrum_69]

Originally Posted by btlook1

He probably had a bad childhood or something like that.

I would tell you a story, revealing things that would explain why I react the way that I do...a story with plot twists more entriguing than an Athan-read mother goose rhyme...but I have neither the time nor the inclination.

[SLAG]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

I'm looking for a reliable, affordable web design/hosting service and possibly an email host as well.....




I think a thread like this, where someone proposes their need(like mine above) that can be answered via pm would be awesome. 2 trusting individuals can do business without concern of public hoopleheadedness. I've worked with at least 3 planet members professionaly in some capacity in the past couple of years and it's worked very well.

Are you looking for a dedicated server or a shared account?

usually this kind of service is best found online - although I am in web hosting it is a specialized type.

If you are looking at a shared account I have heard good things about bluehost they provide cpanel access as well - that usually/ can include email.

Good Luck

[Reaper16]

I work in drug and alcohol addiction treatment. Our services should probably be more popular with this board population than they are.

BTW -- yes, I am aware of the irony involved with my job in that I consume a lot of beer.

[Dante84]

I work in the film marketing field, but it's in KC, so I've already pretty much reached the pinnacle of the film industry in Kansas City. And I am 24. And I don't even get benefits.

My dream is to work a job that will allow me be within arms reach of the film industry, and in my free time, write screenplays. I want to make my job relate to my hobby... novel and idealistic, yes, but I haven't sold out my dreams yet or knocked a girl up or anything. I'd also like to be in a market/city that embraces film... and that's not here.

I am ready to leave and chase the dream yesterday. The thing holding me back right now is money. I am making barely enough to pay the bills, but I can't get a different job because once you get out of the industry, its nearly impossible to get back in.

I would up and leave for a LA, or Austin, but I can't afford it. I have been job hunting for months, I even saved and traveled down for an interview (worst experience of my life), and still can't land a job in either of those markets. It's hard when you live states away, and are as young as I am.

Any tips or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Extra Point]

D84: film commercials, and put them on YouTube. Just put in writing with the client that a certain amount of hits equals bonus pay at each goal hit number. Negotiate a deal in that when you get the commercial on TV, you get paid well enough.

[Dante84]

Originally Posted by Extra Point

D84: film commercials, and put them on YouTube. Just put in writing with the client that a certain amount of hits equals bonus pay at each goal hit number. Negotiate a deal in that when you get the commercial on TV, you get paid well enough.

That is a creative alternative. I am focused more and have experience with the actual feature film, or movie, industry rather than advertising.

However, I do that sort of stuff with the studios now though, through the firm I work with. But to get any legit client just isn't feasible. These fellas (Warner Bros., Paramount, Columbia, Screengems, Lionsgate.... and many, many more) go through national agencies, not a one man band.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

If anybody needs their neighbors dog put down I'm your guy.

[Skip Towne]

Originally Posted by Redrum_69

I would tell you a story, revealing things that would explain why I react the way that I do...a story with plot twists more entriguing than an Athan-read mother goose rhyme...but I have neither the time nor the inclination.

Aw, c'mon, tell us a story

[Dante84]

Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

If anybody needs their neighbors dog put down I'm your guy.

Hey, Spike, I think your fur is gross. And you're a real son-of-a-bitch, you know that? Why don't you go back to licking yourself to sleep, because you and I both know that no real bitch would ever have you. You stupid mutt.

Hmm... I think I could do this job also!